We took a week road trip from Vegas to Whitney to Tahoe to Sequoia and back to Vegas (and other places in between.) This was where everything started for me. When I saw the majestic mountains of Sierra and the scenery along this road trip, nothing stopped me for going back every year ever since.

Flew into San Diego and drove to the Kearsarge trailhead approximately 10 miles west of Independence. My lungs worked overtime gathering oxygen molecules from the thin mountainous air as perspiration streaked across my face as I hauled my 70 pound pack towards Kearsarge Pass. Why I packed enough provisions for an extended trek across Antarctica is beyond me. Visited Charlotte Lake, hiked over Glen Pass to visit beautiful Rae Lakes before heading southbound on the JMT for Mt. Whitney. The scenery and weather were fabulous.

We hiked into Kings Canyon via the Kearsage Pass route. This was a stunning hike, and one that i would highly recommend! Next, we summited Mt Whitney, entering Sequoia NP. Whitney is one for the ages, and a must do for all, whether you take the Whitney Trail, Mountaineer's Route, or the John Muir Trail. I will return to Sequoia/Kings Canyon to further explore one day!

ive been trekking around for about 10 years now, and its become my backyard... theres been no shortage of challenges or beauty. home of the largest living thing on the planet and an assortment of great climbing. come out and take a look, worth the trip